Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the utility / transport helicopters category.
01 / Overview
Dhruv Mk.1
Category
Country
Production
2001–
Quantity
400
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS · POST-COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the utility / transport helicopters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight1992
- Service Entry Year2002
- Crew2
- Passengers14
- Primary RoleUtility / Transport
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine Typeturboshaft
- Number of Engines2
- Main Rotor Diameter13.2 m
▣Performance1MOD.1
- Service Ceiling6,096 m
◇Dimensions & Weights4MOD.4
- Fuselage Length15.87 m
- Height4.98 m
- Rotor Disc Area136.85
- Max Takeoff Weight5,800 kg
◆Service History1MOD.1
- Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2001Production started
25
years in service
400
units produced
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries8country
05 / MASS Score
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS RANKING Utility / Transport Helicopters · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
45UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS10POST-COLD WAR · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS30INDIA · ALL WEAPONS96PERFORMANCE/PRICE · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theUtility / Transport Helicopterscategory.
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